K9 Vajra-T
Indian Army › Procurement
L&T-built 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery; 100 in service and 100 more contracted
Budget
₹4,366 Cr + ₹7,629 Cr
Timeline
2017–2028
Sector
Indian Army
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
CURRENTContract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
The first 100 K9 Vajra-T guns were contracted in 2017 and are in service. L&T/MoD sources and open reporting confirm a follow-on Dec 2024 order for another 100 guns at about ₹7,629 crore, with Hanwha supplying key components under a 2025 agreement. Track as an active contracted follow-on, not a completed one-off induction.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 5/7
Second Order Contracted
Estimated Budget
₹4,366 Cr + ₹7,629 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2017–2028
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Army
60% Indigenous
K9 Vajra-T — Tracked Self-Propelled Howitzer is currently at Stage 5 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Second Order Contracted). L&T-built 155mm/52-calibre tracked self-propelled artillery; 100 in service and 100 more contracted
The allocated budget outlay for K9 Vajra-T is estimated at ₹4,366 Cr + ₹7,629 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2017–2028.
K9 Vajra-T is developed in coordination with vendors: L&T Defence, Hanwha Aerospace.
K9 Vajra-T targets an indigenous content of 60%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
L&T Defence · Hanwha Aerospace
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